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Updated 08/25/2023

FEB 14

Episode 34 - Introducing the Teamangle Conversation Cards

The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here—Teamangle Conversation Cards are officially live! We dive into the origin story of the cards, why they’re a game-changer for team discussions, and how they help leaders facilitate conversations that actually matter. The Huddle Big things happening this week: Teamangle Conversation Cards are live! Brett joined The Agile Network as an expert! Use the promo code SAMETEAMPMC33 for a 33% discount on membership.The Review The Teamangle Conversation Cards nare live and we are so excited to share them with you! In this conversation, we break down: Why we created the cards.How they help teams uncover alignment (or misalignment).Why the right questions drive meaningful conversations.Bonus: We reveal our favorite cards and why they matter. Plus, we published two new Teamangle articles this week: Creating consistency: how a clear cadence enhances team communicationWhy rhythm in communication builds trust and dependabilityThe Ask Grab your Teamangle Conversation Cards! Try them in your next meeting, use them in your one-on-ones, or set aside time to explore just one or two questions with your team. The Hit List Brett: Reading: Council Post: Resilience: The Most Coveted Leadership Skill For 2025Listening: Hostile Government Takeover - EDM Mix by AGiftFromToddThe original TikTokGreg: Listening: Future Past, Duran Duran Watching: The GriftersThe High Five We did it—the Teamangle Conversation Cards are officially launched! Also, we’ve got fresh Same Team hats and tees in the store—so grab some swag while you’re at it!

Feb 14

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24 min
2 DAYS AGO

Episode 35 - Resilience and leadership

In this conversation, we discuss the concept of resilience in leadership, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics over individual endurance. We explore the challenges leaders face in maintaining resilience, the pitfalls of the hero mindset, and strategies for fostering collective resilience within teams. The Huddle We're busy making more! We've got our next playbook ready to launch. Get ready to make your 1:1s better!Greg is working on our first "Huddle," which will be a free workshop session on 1:1sBrett is talking Teamangle at Chicago Tent Talks on March 4 The Review We dig into Brett's recent Same Page post, Resilience is not enough: leadership in 2025 requires more. This conversation explores how leaders can foster collective resilience by shifting away from the hero mindset and embracing shared responsibility. Key topics include: The challenges leaders face in maintaining resilienceThe pitfalls of the hero mindset in leadershipStrategies for building resilience within teamsThe importance of adaptability in uncertain environmentsWe also published two new Teamangle articles this week: Building bridges: practical steps for effective cross-functional collaborationHow the right tools drive team alignment and efficiency The Ask Our first shipment of Teamangle Conversation Cards is out in the wild. Grab your deck today! The Hit List Brett: Reading: Language: Why We Hear More Than WordsListening: Songs About You Specifically - Album by MICHELLEWatching: SNL 50 Concert - The Culps do Kendrick LamarEating: Post Malone OreosGreg: Reading: The Experience Economy By B. Joseph Pine II & James H. Gilmore Reading: The New Yorker 100 The High Five! High five to resilience for keeping us moving, keeping us connected, and reminding us that we’re stronger together!

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20 min
FEB 7

Episode 33 - The future of project management

This episode dives into the biggest shake-up in project management in years—the PMI and Agile Alliance merger—and why digital project management (DPM) might be the missing piece in this new landscape. But not before Brett relives the glory days of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, hoping for a win this weekend at Super Bowl LIX. The Huddle We’re hitting the road—join us in person for some hands-on learning! Brett is set to facilitate a workshop at the Digital PM Summit this October in Portland, OR.Greg will be leading a workshop at Agile 2025, July 28-30 in Denver, CO.The Review The recent merger between PMI and the Agile Alliance marks a pivotal moment for the project management industry, bringing together two historically opposing methodologies under one roof. This moment presents an opportunity for DPM to take its rightful place at the table—bridging the gap between Agile’s flexibility and PMI’s structured approach to create a more effective, people-first approach to project leadership. We explore: What does this merger mean for the future of project management?How this shift could impact teams.What we’d say to PMI and Agile Alliance leaders.We also published two new Teamangle articles this week: Unlocking team creativity through structured brainstormingWhy structured brainstorming creates innovative solutionsThe Ask Want to hear more about fixing dysfunctional teams? Check out our Digital Project Management podcast episode with Galen Low: How To Identify & Fix Project Team Dysfunction Using Teamangle. Let’s make project teams stronger—one conversation at a time! The Hit List Brett: Reading: When the mentor feels like an imposterListening: It’s a Mirror by Perfume GeniusWatching: Super Bowl LIXGreg: Reading: Unreasonable HospitalityListening: We, Arcade FireWatching: Night AgentThe High Five We sent our first proposal of the year! Get in touch if you want to work with Same Team!

Feb 7

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25 min
12/12/2024

Episode 28 - 2024's business failures and lessons

This episode builds on Brett’s blog about leadership’s tough lessons from 2024’s failures. We’re tacking on our thoughts to the article and putting our “lessons learned” spin on things. We break down what went wrong in 2024 and how leaders can turn failure into growth. We also preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on January 23, share this week’s Teamangle articles, and dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your team’s best year yet. The Review This week, we reflect on failure stories and the key lessons they offer, inspired by Brett’s blog post, Turning 2024’s business failures into lessons learned. Key takeaways include: The Fine Line Between Bold and Confusing: What teams can do to balance boldness with clarity.Trust and Testing: We highlight how leaders can rebuild trust and prepare teams for the unexpected.Turning Mistakes into Momentum: Learn actionable ways to reframe mistakes into growth opportunities for your team.We also recap two new Teamangle articles: Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignmentWhy clear role definitions boost productivity The Ask Follow us on TikTok for Brett’s snarky leadership tips, guaranteed to make you laugh and rethink how you lead your team. The Hit List Brett’s Picks Listening: XO by Elliott SmithReading: YesMadam HR blunder - is it even real? Watching: The PenguinGreg’s Picks Listening: Tony Thriller Chill Beats Co. Presents: A Lofi Christmas Story, Vol. 1Watching: Stranger ThingsWatching: Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Instant Ramen The High Five This week’s high-five goes to our webinar attendees who helped make it a success! Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to building better teams. Join us for a repeat performance on January 23 at noon ET.

12/12/2024

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17 min
JAN 24

Episode 31 - Toxic tech bros and one-on-ones

While recapping his whirlwind day as a tourist in Dubai—where he presented Teamangle at the Dubai International Project Management Forum—Brett reflects on the value of meaningful connections. This ties into a critique of Airbnb’s CEO dismissing one-on-one meetings as a waste of time and comparing listening to employees to playing therapist—a mindset Brett sees as toxic bro culture masking as innovation. The discussion highlights the value of one-on-ones, the harm of toxic leadership rhetoric, and how leaders can create inclusive workplaces by fostering trust, empathy, and psychological safety. Balancing ambitious goals with supportive environments is key to better leadership. The Review This week, we discuss Brett's Same Page article, Avoiding one-on-ones? That’s not leadership, that’s toxicity and the themes of the article surrounding the need for one-on-one meetings and how toxic bro culture has no place at work, no matter the industry. Plus, this week's Teamangle topics: Encouraging every voice: making team meetings inclusiveThe transformative effect of inclusivity on team morale and success The Ask We want to hear from our listeners! What's on your mind? What topics resonate for you? Drop us a note at highfive@sameteampartners.com. We'd love to connect and hear what's top-of-mind for you. Who knows, maybe we'll bring it up on the show! The Hit List Brett: Reading: How tech billionaires screwed us allListening: Stampede, Orville PeckWatching: RÜFÜS DU SOL - Live from Joshua TreeGreg: Reading: Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated CultureListening: Splinter - Sneaker PimpsWatching: American Primeval The High Five Believe it or not, the Teamangle Conversation Cards are shipping! Check out our shop next week to grab yours. And maybe grab a t-shirt too!

Jan 24

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28 min
12/05/2024

Episode 27 - Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it

This episode explores the staggering statistics behind leadership mediocrity and discusses why so many managers fall short. We dive into actionable ways to align team goals, share a real story about the power of Teamangle Conversation Cards, and preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on December 12. Plus, we sprinkle some lighthearted banter about gym zombies and Brett’s Spotify Wrapped. The Review We discuss Greg's post, Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it, and unpack why 82% of managers struggle with leadership and discuss ways to address the legacy of poor leadership. From aligning team goals to creating accountability frameworks, we highlight how leaders can improve. Plus, we share a real-life example of how Teamangle Conversation Cards helped a team overcome misalignment and foster productive conversations. We also published two Teamangle articles this week: How to align goals for team successThe power of shared goals: how one team unified around a common purposeThe Ask If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, join us for our free Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET. Here’s how you can help: Register now to gain practical strategies for better communication, collaboration, and culture.Share with a friend or colleague who could benefit from building stronger teams in 2025.Let’s make 2025 your team’s best year yet! The Hit List Brett’s Picks: Listening: My embarrassing Spotify Wrapped.Reading: Pantone’s color of the year 2025Greg’s Picks: Listening: David Bowie’s 1. Outside.Watching: The PenguinReading: The General Intelligence Tsunami, Arena MagazineThe High Five This week’s high-five goes to our growing audience! Thanks to all who are signing up for the webinar, joining our email list, and connecting with us on LinkedIn. Your support keeps us inspired and excited to bring you even more great content!

12/05/2024

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18 min
JAN 9

Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

This week, we’re diving into Greg’s latest article: Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here’s how to help. If your team’s feeling the strain lately, you’re not alone—and we’re unpacking why it’s happening and what leaders can actually do about it. We also break down some hard truths about today’s workplace climate: Plus, we dig into a Teamangle hot topic: Why knowing when a task is truly ‘done’ can boost team satisfaction. Turns out, clear definitions of completion = happier, more efficient teams. And speaking of global insights—Brett’s heading to Dubai for the DIPMF Conference to talk all things Teamangle! Big shoutout to our listeners tuning in from around the world—hello out there! 🌍 It’s a packed episode full of insights, real talk, and global adventures. Don’t miss it! The Review This week we talk about today's workplace climate, and how some leaders may be struggling to motivate teams. Greg reviews advice for how leaders can help teams and themselves in his article, Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here's how to help. Plus, this week's Teamangle topics: Why knowing when a task is ‘done’ boosts team satisfactionHow clear definitions of completion improve team efficiency The Ask Join our next Teamangle webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now! The Hit List Brett: Reading: 'Career Catfishing': 1 in 3 Gen Zers Accepted a New Job and Didn't Show Up on Day OneListening: The Smiths , Live Aus Der Markthalle Hamburg 1984Watching: Penelope Greg: Reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirListening: Grizzly Bear VeckatimestWatching: Squid Game The High Five This week, we're high-fiving the kick-off to a great year and our Replay and Reset activity, which we've received great feedback on. Check it out and get your year off on the right foot.

Jan 9

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18 min
11/07/2024

Episode 23 - Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common sense

This week’s episode is packed with insights, updates, and reflections on hybrid work, our Teamangle content strategy, and more. We start with Brett’s story of waiting 3.5 hours in line to vote, giving him plenty of time to fill out our Election Day Burrito Bingo card, a fun project we pulled together Monday night. The Review This week’s topic focuses on the practicalities of hybrid work and why it shouldn’t be considered revolutionary—it’s just common sense. Brett shares his thoughts on a recent HBR article about Trip.com’s A/B testing of hybrid work, questioning the ethics and practicality of treating work modes as experiments. The conversation also reflects on previous experiences with hybrid work, where flexibility was embraced long before today’s technology made it even easier. This week, we published and are talking about: Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common senseClear goals, clear results: defining your communication purposeElection Day survival guide: 10 ways to actually stay focused (or fake it) at workThe Ask We need your help spreading the word about Teamangle! If you know people who could benefit from Teamangle or have connections in the podcast world, reach out. We’d love the chance to talk about our insights and impact on other platforms. The Hit List BrettListening: The Cure, Songs Of A Lost WorldReading: Your Duty Remains The SameGregListening: Underworld, Strawberry HotelReading: Freak Kingdom: Hunter S. Thompson’s Manic Ten-Year Crusade Against American Fascism by Timothy DeneviThe High Five High fives all around this week for Teamangle! The platform is solid, our offerings are ready, and we’ve got our game faces on. Here’s to an exciting launch and helping teams achieve their best year ever. LET'S GO!

11/07/2024

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25 min
11/21/2024

Episode 25 - Bursty communication, team feedback, and making remote work work

In this episode of The High Five, Greg dives into his new project, Unseen, exploring the growing issue of loneliness and how it affects us all. Meanwhile, Brett reacts to a thought-provoking Behavioral Scientist article on "bursty communication," sparking a lively discussion on remote work, collaboration rhythms, and why the “watercooler” metaphor needs a reboot. Plus, a look into this week’s Teamangle posts and exciting updates about the first-ever Teamangle webinar! The Review Here’s what we covered this week: Another take on remote work: burstiness is the new watercoolerBrett reacts to an article from Behavioral Scientist, challenging the idea of the "watercooler" and offering a fresh perspective on remote team dynamics:Why "the watercooler" was never where work happened.How "burstiness" fosters focus and collaboration in remote teams.Teamangle Blog Highlights:Feedback that fuels growth: How one team’s open dialogue changed everythingClarity through confirmation: how feedback loops improve team communication The Ask We’re hosting our first-ever Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET! Join us to learn about aligning, adapting, and achieving with your team. Register now! The Hit List Brett Listening: Live Through This by HoleWatching: Nobody Wants This on NetflixGreg Reading: The Physicist and The Comedian: Finding Your 12 Feynman Problems & Leveraging Martin Short’s 9 Categories to Be More ProductiveReading: Designing DXThe High Five This week’s high-five goes to us—for sending out email campaigns about Teamangle to all our contacts. It felt a little weird, but hey, this is business. Hate the game, not the player!

11/21/2024

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18 min
08/09/2024

Episode 11 - 17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams

This week's Review is all about team-building activities, and centers on the HBR article 17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams. Greg and Brett share their experiences planning and facilitating team events, and discuss some basic best practices. The Ask: Whether you're a PM or PM-curious, we'd love for you to take this brief survey to help us shape future offerings for those who help others get stuff done. And while you're at it, check out what's coming with Project Management for Humans. The Hit List: Reading: Morgenmete JournalWatching: Damon Albarn: Studio TourReading: Kamala Harris's VP pick offers a lesson for hiring managers about 'perfect' candidatesListening: If i could make it go quiet by girl in red

08/09/2024

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20 min

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Episode 34 - Introducing the Teamangle Conversation Cards

Episode 35 - Resilience and leadership

Episode 33 - The future of project management

Episode 28 - 2024's business failures and lessons

Episode 31 - Toxic tech bros and one-on-ones

Episode 27 - Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it

Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

Episode 23 - Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common sense

Episode 25 - Bursty communication, team feedback, and making remote work work

Episode 11 - 17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams

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